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60 | FOOD AND DRINK | CafésCafé cultureIf you fancy a more simple meal, thereare dozens of high-end cafes in the area,serving up all-day breakfasts, pastries,strong coffee, and some seriously goodsandwichesIts pavement seating area alwaysseems to be very popular, which is notsurprising given its prime location on theKing’s Road. It hosts live music from7pm, ranging from jazz to classical, pop,soul and swing.Daily 9am-11pm.52 King’s Road, SW3 4UDT: 0844 335 8403www.caffeconcerto.co.ukPatisserieValerieGelateriaBluebird Café and CourtyardThe café has an all-day menu, servingeverything from a classic English breakfast– or healthy options like granola ifyou are so inclined – to sandwiches,smoothies, eggs, pasta, salads and fishand chips.There are also dishes from the grill androtisserie. The drinks menu includes aninteresting mix of wine, champagnecocktails, beer and hot drinks, whichreflects the al fresco courtyard’s role asa place to relax.Turfed with artificial grass, bright withlarge sun umbrellas and warmed byheaters in the evening, this is designedfor people to sit and talk from the afternooninto the evening, rather than justsomewhere to grab a quick bite to eat.Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-11pm, Saturday 9am-11pm, Sunday9am-10pm.Bluebird doesn’t take reservations forthe courtyard except for members.350 King’s Road, SW3 5UUT: 020 7559 1000 (restaurant, barand café)www.bluebird-restaurant.co.ukCaffé ConcertoThis branch of Caffe Concerto opened inFebruary 2011 – there are others inKnightsbridge and South Kensington.Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, themenu mostly focuses on sandwiches forthe daytime and Italian favourites for theevening.BluebirdCaféCaffè FratelliAn Italian café in Duke of York Square. Itserves a selection of pasta, sandwichesand salads from the counter display, andthe coffee is excellent. The customersinclude plenty of Italians – always agood sign.There’s a pleasant al fresco seatingarea with lots of tables right on thesquare.Monday-Friday 7.30am-7.30pm,Saturday-Sunday 8.30am-7.30pmDuke of York Square, SW3 4LYT: 020 7823 6800http://fratellidelicafe.comCa’puccinoItaly-based Ca’puccino opened itsKing’s Road branch in July 2011, its thirdsite in the UK. It serves coffee, pastries,paninis, Italian regional dishes and icecreams.Ca’puccino also has a café in Harrods(T: 020 7590 0986, café open Monday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11.30am-6pm).Daily 8am-8pm.138A King’s Road, SW3 4XBT: 020 7036 0555www.ca-puccino.comChelsea Quarter CaféDoron and Valeria Zilkha, ownersof Brompton Quarter Brasserie,Quarter Grocer and Health Quarter inKnightsbridge, opened Chelsea QuarterCafé in October 2011. They aim toreflect the area’s identity at each site andChelsea Quarter Café was designed byMathilde Allibe, who lives locally. It servesquirky sandwiches and fresh fruit juices.Monday-Friday 7.30am-7pm,Saturday-Sunday 8am-7pm.219 King’s Road, SW3 5EJT: 020 7352 3660www.bqbrasserie.comChelsea Gelateria ValerieClose to its sister café in Duke of YorkSquare, this Patisserie Valerie gelateriaoffers handmade ice cream in both traditionaland unusual flavours.It also serves up continental breakfasts,cakes, patisseries, tea and coffeeand light lunches such as sandwichesand grilled croissants. A takeaway menuis available.Monday-Friday 7.30am-6pm, Saturday8am-7pm, Sunday 9am-6pm.Duke of York Square, SW3 4LYT: 020 7730 7978www.patisserie-valerie.co.uk/chelseagelateria.aspxCuisine de Bar by PoilâneFrench artisan bakery Poilâne has